Trains to London St. Pancras International

There’s plenty to do in London St Pancras before or after your train journey. Enjoy some music from fellow passengers and locals playing Elton John’s piano - perhaps you may even come across a famous face or two. The concourse has many shops, cafés and restaurants. Get a taste of France even if you didn’t book train tickets to Paris or Lille. Sample the seasonal menu from The Midland Grand Dining Room or grab traditional pastries from Aux Merveilleux de Fred or PAUL Le Café.

A car park is located on Pancras Road, as are the pick-up and set-down points (two-minute limit) and one of the taxi ranks (pre-booked taxis also wait here). The other taxi rank is close to the Eurostar arrivals hall on Midland Road. Cyclists can use one of the 276 bike spaces in the Pancras Road car park.

Bedford to London St Pancras International

EMR and Thameslink services from Bedford to St Pancras run up to five times an hour. The average journey takes 55 minutes.

St Albans to London St Pancras International

Ashford to London St Pancras International

Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras International

St Pancras International has services from Eurostar, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway (EMR), and Southeastern. Eurostar connects the UK to France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Southeastern’s network covers 180 stations and is one of the busiest in the UK. EMR provides long-distance intercity services out of St Pancras, while Thameslink operate cross-London services to and from destinations in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Sussex and other regions.

With connections to the Eurostar, rail stations and local transport throughout the day, the King’s Cross area is the perfect base for travellers. Hotels range from affordable hostels like Clink261 to Georgian townhouses at The California to the grand St Pancras Renaissance forming the front of St Pancras station.

A significant spot for arts and culture, King’s Cross has an eclectic mix of unexpected places on its doorstep. The British Library is on the station’s former goods yard site and is free to enter. Theatregoers can see a show at the Bloomsbury Theatre or the Shaw Theatre. For more peaceful corners, the Camley Street Natural Park is an excellent place to relax and spot wildlife. St Pancras Old Church features Sir John Soane’s mausoleum, the inspiration behind London’s iconic red telephone boxes.

How early should I arrive at St Pancras station for the Eurostar?

Eurostar recommend arriving at London St Pancras 75 minutes before departure if you have a Eurostar Standard or Eurostar Plus ticket. Eurostar Premier ticket holders can arrive 45 minutes before.

What shops are in St Pancras station?

St Pancras has over 45 shops from high-street favourites to boutique retailers selling fashion items, gifts, health and beauty products and accessories.

Are Kings Cross and St Pancras the same station?

No, Kings Cross and St Pancras International are two separate stations. However, they’re just across the road from one another and have an underground tunnel link.

Does St Pancras station have a ticket office?

Yes, for domestic trains, the ticket office is by The Circle near the toilets and left luggage. The Eurostar ticket office is opposite Eurostar arrivals.